2025 Surron Hyper Bee Review

The new Surron Hyper Bee changes the game for youth dirt bikes. If you look at the size and specs, it compares closely with the popular Kawasaki KLX110R, Honda CRF110F and Yamaha TT-R110E models. Like the new Hyper Bee, those bikes utilize 14-inch front / 12-inch rear wheels, have seat heights in the 26- to 27-inch range and MSRPs in the $2500 to $2900 range. But the Hyper Bee has a few standout features. Besides the electric versus gas powerplant, the most notable feature is the weight of just 86 pounds, nearly half that of the next closest model. (The Yamaha TT-R110E weighs 159 pounds.) The Hyper Bee also has about 50 percent more suspension travel at 6.7 inches front and 7.3 inches rear, hydraulic disc brakes rather than drum brakes, and some other innovative features never seen on any motorcycle.

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The $2799 Surron Hyper Bee comes with a long list of features that set it apart from other youth motorcycles, but the most unique is a Bluetooth remote control. That remote control allows parents to switch between three different power levels, turn off the power completely, or talk to the rider via an onboard speaker and microphone. These are all huge benefits for teaching a kid how to ride. The ability to completely turn off the power if the rider gets a little whiskey throttle can save a lot of innocent bystanders or vehicles from collisions.

Other cool features include small 1.02-inch diameter grips that better fit kid-sized hands, a magnetic kill switch, horn, headlight, and a dash that displays the speed, odometer, power level, ready mode and battery level. The dash is where you can also adjust the Energy Regeneration (REGEN), throttle sensitivity, horn sound, tilt protection feature, remote pairing, Bluetooth headset pairing, and the speed unit setting (mph or kilometers). The REGEN helps recharge the battery when the throttle is off while the bike is in motion and provides more or less “engine braking.”

The suspension is far more advanced than any of the previously mentioned gas-powered bikes in the category. None of those bikes include any adjustability besides shock spring preload, while the Hyper Bee has air spring and rebound adjustable forks and compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability on the shock. The ride height can also be adjusted by moving the forks in the triple clamps and the shock mount to one of two optional positions. This results in seat heights ranging from 26 to 27.8 inches. You can also choose smaller 12-inch front / 10-inch rear wheels to reduce the seat height by one more inch for smaller riders. There is a thinner seat option as well. This bike has high-quality suspension components, and the adjustability will allow you to get more use as kids grow. Despite a seat height similar to the popular 110 gas bikes, it has around two inches more ground clearance than any of them.

The electric motor puts out 6.7 horsepower and 117 foot-pounds of torque. There are three different power modes plus reverse. It has a top speed of 34 miles per hour. The 50.4V/25Ah lithium-Ion battery pack has a hassle-free magnetic charging port, and it is easily removable. However, there is no reason to do so unless you choose to buy a second battery, which will set you back nearly $1000, or one-third of the cost of the whole bike. Surron claims the Hyper Bee utilizes an “automotive-grade Battery Management System (BMS) that offers comprehensive protection logic and outputs strictly accounting to the power output. The excellent pack structure provides ample cooling space for the cells. Multiple temperature sensors with real-time monitoring ensure optimal performance, and the system boasts high-impact resistance with a waterproof rating up to IP67.” That is a long-winded way of saying it is a high-tech battery.

Riding the Hyper Bee | 2025 Surron Hyper Bee Review

We used three different kids as test riders, two of them 6 years old and one nearly 8. One of the two 6-year-olds had never ridden a motorcycle before, while the other two normally ride a Honda CRF50F and a Kawasaki KLX110R. The Surron was a little tall for the two 6-year-olds, but they both figured out how to take off and stop without tipping over. Since we know a lot of “big kids” like to rip around on these “pit bikes,” we had a few adult test riders put time on the Hyper Bee as well.

We put the new rider (Walker), whose only motorized experience is a 16-inch Stacyc, on the bike first, and despite having a long reach to the ground, he took off on his own in the lowest power setting and continued non-stop for about 15 minutes. Even on the default middle setting, the throttle sensitivity allowed the little guy to control the bike even in some slow, rocky corners. As his confidence grew, he quickly ventured up some steep hills further from our desert campsite and wore his dad out trying to keep up on foot. Having the remote to talk to Walker when he got out of yelling range was a great feature and also proved useful for changing the power settings.

Within an hour of riding time, Walker was ready to up the power to level two and do a 10-mile group ride out to a mine and easily kept up. He rode the bike several times each day throughout the weekend camping trip and continued to gain confidence. He started catching air off small jumps and could negotiate sandy and rocky washes. He talked his dad into power level three by the end of the first day of riding. Walker rode the bike several times at different locations, and he got to where he was riding it wide open on some small tracks in the open dirt areas around our neighborhood.

Next up, we had the two more experienced riders spend some time on the Hyper Bee. Six-year-old Kyler, who rides a Honda CRF50F, could barely touch the ground on the taller Hyper Bee. But his riding experience was quickly evident as he immediately took off on his backyard track and was sliding the rear wheel, and he caught air off the jump. He said he likes to slide, and the suspension was much better than his CRF50, which bottoms out off the jump. His older brother, Landen, who is soon to turn 8 and rides a Kawasaki KLX110R, fit the bike perfectly in the low 26-inch seat height setting. He, too, was immediately comfortable on the bike at the second power level. Both experienced riders asked for the level three power setting and could easily control it due to the great throttle modulation. They got their dad to take them out for a ride in the nearby open riding area and rode the bike for over an hour.

If you are a teenager or adult who likes to ride pit bikes, the Hyper Bee can provide a great platform. In stock form, it is faster, lighter, and has far better suspension and brakes than any of the 110 gas-powered pit bikes on the market. The kid-sized 1.02-inch diameter grips feel a little small for adults, but you can certainly ride with them. The optional tall shock mount and sliding the forks down also provide a taller 27.8-inch seat height that is better for adults, but the distance from the footpegs to the seat is a little tighter than some of those gas-powered 110s, making the bike feel a little more cramped. The trade-off for that cramped cockpit is nearly two inches more ground clearance.

The power is impressive, and the instant torque makes the bike fun, even for adults. Surron claims it will go from zero to 31 mph in 3.6 seconds, which seems valid. As noted before, the throttle modulation is smooth, which helps both beginner and experienced riders control the bike. And when it comes time to slow down or stop, the brake performance is great, and it is also worth mentioning that the levers have adjustable reach. We have loved the reverse option on the Ultra Bee but didn’t use it at all with Hyper Bee.

Range and Charging Time? | 2025 Surron Hyper Bee Review

We did several range tests, and kids could get up to two hours of riding time before the bike hit the 20 percent battery level. A 165-pound adult riding the Hyper Bee at a fast pace got an hour and 15 minutes of ride time and 15 miles before it hit the 20 percent mark. That 20 percent range is critical because the bike goes into a low-power mode at that point and limits the speed to 18 mph. The reduced top speed and acceleration mean that the real fun is finished, and it is time to head back to put the bike on the charger.

For charging time, Surron claims 2.5 hours to charge from 20 percent to 80 percent and 4.5 hours to charge from zero percent to 100 percent. That was consistent with what we experienced using the included charger that utilizes a standard 110-volt outlet. As noted earlier, a second battery will cost nearly $1000, but if you want to expand the range, that is not too crazy considering that you don’t need to upgrade the suspension, and the fuel and other maintenance costs of an electric bike are a lot less than gas-powered bikes.

Speaking of maintenance, no oil changes or air filter cleaning are a huge bonus with electric bikes. If you will be using the bike in remote locations, like we did during a family camping trip, you will need to have a generator to charge the bike. You have to plan ahead and put the bike on the charger when it is not in use, since you can’t just grab a gas can to top it off.

In terms of durability, we have put over 170 miles on the Hyper Bee with just a bent front brake lever after a few tip-overs, so we are impressed with the build quality. We have put a lot of hours on the Surron Light Bee X (this is the model that was launched in 2018 and has a cult-like following around the world) and the Surron Ultra Bee model (as well as a test of the full-size Storm Bee) and they have proven to be extremely durable bikes. So, the Hyper Bee has good family roots that offer confidence that it will hold up to a lot of abuse.

That’s A Wrap | 2025 Surron Hyper Bee Review

We started by saying that the new Surron Hyper Bee changes the game for youth dirt bikes, and after spending a couple of months putting a lot of time on the bike and living with it, we feel that bold statement is accurate. The great performance of the motor, chassis, suspension and brakes combined with the long list of great features makes the Surron Hyper Bee a great choice for kids or adults who want to act like kids. Add in the low sound output that allows kids to ride it in places that you can’t ride a gas-powered bike and the ease of maintenance, and there are a lot of great reasons to put the Hyper Bee on your consideration list. CN

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